Quote by Isidore Isou

From the point of view of photography, I'll smite the picture with sun rays. I'll take old stock shots and scratch them; I'll claw at them so that unknown beauty sees the light of day. I shall sculpt flowers upon the film stock.

From the point of view of photography, I'll smite the pictur

Summary

This quote expresses a unique perspective on photography, emphasizing the artist's intention to transform mundane or older photographs into something extraordinary. By using sun rays, scratching, and clawing at the images, the artist aims to reveal the hidden or undiscovered beauty within them. This evokes a sense of artistic manipulation and creativity, as though the photographer is literally sculpting flowers onto the film stock. It highlights the power of photography to transcend reality and bring forth new dimensions of beauty.

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Beauty Light

By Isidore Isou

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